Rishi Sunak rejects suggestion he considered quitting over D-Day debacle: 'Of course not,' he says First British-Indian PM also hits back after Nigel Farage questioned his patriotism Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2024
Minister ‘surprised and disappointed’ by Sunak’s D-day blunder Chris Philp says PM has apologised for missing events, and will be ‘back bouncing around the campaign trail’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024
Monday briefing: What to expect from the Labour and Tory manifestos In today’s newsletter: With the general election looming, this week will likely see the main parties set out their stalls on taxes, healthcare, and more. But first a shock snap election has been called in France. The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024
There’s a huge, Brexit-shaped hole in this election – that’s why there’s such an air of unreality about it The disconnect between promises and the material lives of voters that opened up in the referendum has not been repaired, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024
UK unemployment rising at fastest pace of OECD countries, analysis shows TUC says only Costa Rica had similar increase in first quarter as ONS data expected to show further rise in April The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024
Morning Mail: alarm at NSW domestic violence figures, big far-right gains in EU vote, Michael Mosley’s body found Domestic violence-related cases before NSW local courts grew to 26% in 2023 The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2024
‘I want to win everywhere’: Keir Starmer sets out scale of Labour ambitions Leader talks of ‘fully costed, fully funded’ plans for NHS, nursery places, social care and university funding The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
Rishi Sunak accused of being ‘in hiding’ after disastrous D-Day gaffe After a senior minister was forced to deny he is considering quitting before the general election, Labour pointed to the fact the PM has not faced the media in more than 48 hours The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
Lord Heseltine warns spiralling Tory party is ‘fighting for its life’ after disastrous D-Day fallout Exclusive: Former deputy prime minister’s intervention comes as senior ministers are already engaging in a phantom leadership contest to replace Sunak The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
Tories embroiled in hypocrisy row over anti-Ulez pledge Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh told The Independent the Conservatives’ plan for drivers is ‘rank hypocrisy from a party in total chaos’ The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
Nigel Farage accused of 'dog whistle' over 'our culture' attack on Rishi Sunak Nigel Farage is facing claims of using “dog whistle” tactics by suggesting Rishi Sunak does not understand “our culture”. The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2024
'No question': Rishi Sunak ally dismisses claims PM could quit before polling day A CABINET minister has insisted all is not yet lost for the Tories as he quashed speculation Rishi Sunak could quit before the July 4 election ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2024
Mel strides out to bat for Rish! after PM’s shortest day in Normandy ‘He didn’t run away,’ said the minister, but that’s precisely what Sunak did. He cared so much, he couldn’t be bothered to stay The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
Sunak will ‘absolutely’ remain Tory leader despite D-day blunder, ally says Cabinet minister Mel Stride says PM ‘deeply regrets’ early exit from 80th-anniversary commemoration in Normandy The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024 Tories accused of ‘smearing’ Labour candidate for D-Day parachute fundraiser Daniel Nelson, who represents the Southchurch Ward of Southend, took aim at Labour’s Bayo Alaba over a charity fundraiser
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 Centre forward: Sunderland sets sights on a revival by bringing homes and jobs to its inner city In the 1980s Thatcher helped attract the likes of Nissan to the region, but it could not revitalise the city itself. Now a new industrial strategy, backed by the local council, is aiming for more sustainable results
Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2024 Sunak ally dismisses speculation PM could quit before polling day Cabinet minister Mel Stride said Rishi Sunak will ‘absolutely’ lead the party into the General Election on July 4.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 After Rishi Sunak’s D-day disaster Labour need not worry about Tory tax claims ‘Tax bombshell’ claims undid Labour in 1992 but the Tory ‘catalogue of chaos’ and now the PM’s ineptitude mean fears are misplaced
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024 Minister denies Rishi Sunak will quit before general election over D-Day snub Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride said the prime minister will ‘absolutely’ lead the Conservatives into the election
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 ‘No tax surprises’ in manifesto, Keir Starmer says – as it happened Labour leader says party will not be raising income tax, national insurance or VAT
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 The week in TV: Becoming Karl Lagerfeld; Sunak v Starmer: The ITV Debate; D-Day: The Unheard Tapes; Queenie – review High-end fashion is awash with passion in Disney’s absurdly glamorous drama; the first leaders’ debate proves a waste of time; an oral history of D-day works brilliantly; and Candice Carty-Williams’s heroine has men trouble
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 D-day deserter Rishi Sunak didn’t do his duty, so why should gen Z be expected to do theirs? Postwar generations grew up in comfort on gilded tales of heroic conflict. What hypocrisy to push for national service for the young
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 Tory press know influence is waning but tread careful line before election Gone are the days when Rupert Murdoch’s favour swayed the vote but newspapers still hold power over party’s future
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 In all this noisy election debate, why is there a conspiracy of silence about Brexit? Serious discussion about the climate crisis, reforming taxation and funding public services are also taboo for the two main parties
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 Inside the hospital trialling a plan that Labour hopes can fix the NHS While politicians argue over waiting lists, a London hospital is already implementing some of the innovative measures that could cut waiting lists